EDI - CPT

R9 523 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
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9:00 - 10:00EDI-CPT
23h 00m1 stop
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12:30 - 20:20CPT-EDI
33h 50m1 stop
R11 526
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Fri, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 4
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8:30 - 10:00EDI-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
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12:30 - 20:25CPT-EDI
33h 55m1 stop
R11 684
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 8
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6:00 - 6:45EDI-CPT
22h 45m1 stop
Air France Logo
8:50 - 21:35CPT-EDI
14h 45m1 stop
R14 144Air France
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16
KLM Logo
13:20 - 21:25EDI-CPT
31h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:25CPT-EDI
18h 10m1 stop
R14 267KLM
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16
KLM Logo
17:15 - 21:25EDI-CPT
27h 10m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 12:35CPT-EDI
14h 20m1 stop
R14 354KLM
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Tue, Nov 25 - Fri, Dec 5
Air France Logo
11:40 - 17:20EDI-CPT
27h 40m2 stops
Air France Logo
8:50 - 21:35CPT-EDI
14h 45m1 stop
R14 987Air France
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 - 10:30EDI-CPT
25h 00m1 stop
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12:35 - 12:35CPT-EDI
26h 00m1 stop
R15 602Qatar Airways
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 - 10:30EDI-CPT
25h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 12:35CPT-EDI
26h 00m1 stop
R15 619Qatar Airways
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
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12:45 - 13:25EDI-CPT
22h 40m2 stops
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6:05 - 12:05CPT-EDI
32h 00m3 stops
R16 357Lufthansa
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
Lufthansa Logo
12:45 - 13:25EDI-CPT
22h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 - 12:05CPT-EDI
28h 35m2 stops
R18 026Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Edinburgh, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R14 829 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R23 561 and R22 682 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR9 523
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town was R542 for a one-way ticket and R656 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    When flying out of Edinburgh you will be using Edinburgh Turnhouse. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, KLM or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town are KLM and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of R19 163 and an overall rating of 7,8, KLM is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 186 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1384 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,3Food
7,1Entertainment
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
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Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

8,0 ExcellentMark, Aug 2025BHX - AMS
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Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Working stuffs in flight are very welcoming,but boarding stuffs are the Ghana airport don't know their job.

Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

While we were picking up passengers in São Paulo, on our way from Buenos Aires to Istanbul, it was impossible to use the bathrooms for 90 minutes. The crew was largely inattentive with one or two exceptions. They should distribute more water for a flight that long. When I signal that I wanted to have a second glass of wine, my prayers were left unanswered…

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

I ended up in Lufthansa to Zagreb because of our delay

The crew was caring and attentive in making my flight comfortable as I was travelling with an injury.

The entertainment screens need to be updated. Very difficult to navigate through with old equipment.

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

Very helpful crew, including airport people, getting us in wheelchairs and working so hard to get us where we need on time!

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were professionals. However, the plane seats are too small -essentially there is no space to move around which for so many hours is almost inhuman but certainly unacceptable. Same with the bad quality of food and the fact that you need to purchase Wi-Fi

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